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Crystal Art- Illuminated Sculpture Grant

Bob — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:45:57 +0000

We just got word yesterday that our proposal for the 2011 Illuminated Sculpture Grant was selected by the Crystal City to be included as part of this summer’s installations. Bryce will be working with Dan Hoffman on the phosphorescent creature installation that will open on the 1st of april. We will have some process shots coming down the line so keep posted.

Custom Freestanding Display System

Bob — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:17:08 +0000

Our most recent set of displays for SCA Americas were designed as a cost-effective solution to display products and literature to visitors entering the lobby space on the 24th floor of the Cira Center. This set of four freestanding displays use aluminum, maple hardwood, high quality PVC board, and custom laser cut clear acrylic to match the beautiful Swedish interior design of the SCA office’s.

Maple veneered slat-wall with adjustable literature holders also hold 3 maple shelves to display freestanding products while laser cut acrylic pegboard panels provide a versatile mounting solution for wall-mounted products. A “Welcome” display was designed to hold interchangeable printed material to provide information to visitors. Using a slim plastic hinge and inset magnets as a seamless “latch”, information can be easily added or removed. We also utilized our vinyl cutter, creating SCA’s logo using etched glass transparent vinyl.

All aluminum fabrication was once again expertly handled by our friends at RaceSeng Design. To get an idea of the level of detail these guys think at, check out the fastener detail on the back of the displays (pictured below). RaceSeng also sourced the powder coating, giving the bright white finish protection from UV damage in the sunny SCA lobby.

UPDATE:

Images below of the displays displaying things!

Aluminum Pegboard Displays

Bob — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:30:28 +0000

UPDATE! :

The Aluminum displays for SCA Americas Dispenser Innovation Team have been completed, delivered, and quickly put to use in the team’s University City office in downtown Philadelphia. The displays came out fantastic thanks to our friends over at RaceSeng Design and have found their home in conference rooms as well as each team members individual office spaces. Look forward to seeing more projects working with these two great companies!

Pictures of the completed displays:

Aluminum displays were designed in-house at Studio KMD for the SCA AmericasDispenser Innovation Team located in Center City, Philadelphia. The all Aluminum construction provides a strong, lightweight product that is easy to maneuver with the help of 2 1/2″ Diameter twin wheel locking Urethane castors.

Five large displays were fabricated as room dividers with 47″ x 95″ of useable pegboard display area. Eight matching smaller displays were also designed to provide Designers and Researchers with a manageable display space within each of their personal offices.

These units will be utilized to display a wide range of SCA products at meetings, training sessions, and other events.

Each display has been meticulously machined, welded, painted, and constructed by our good friends at RaceSeng Design, Inclocated in Orefield, PA. Check out the entire fabrication process below:

More pictures of the finished project to come…

Figured Maple Display Cabinets

Bob — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:04:56 +0000

Four identical cabinets were created to display a client’s wide range of products. They are fabricated out of book-matched heavy figure maple plywood which was CNC routed using Solidworks and MasterCAM programs to ensure that each display look and function identically. Brushed aluminum pegboard provides a stylish backdrop while other aluminum detailing and hardware pull together the overall appearance. Each display rolls on locking casters for portability and have the unique ability to expand for a lager display area.

Motion Tracking and Audio

Bob — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:20:37 +0000

This project was a short investigation into motion tracking techniques to be used in future development. Written in Processing and using the Minim andJmyron libraries we are able to specifically track the color red as it passes through the cameras view port. The camera view port is virtually divided into quadrants so that the presence of a red object will trigger an audio signal depending on it’s location. Although it is not a very elegant interface for a drum synthesizer the opportunity for gesture related interface and crowd tracking make motion tracking an interesting place to play. If you would like to view the source code please contact us.

Home and Housewares Show

Bob — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:49:06 +0000

The Housewares Show in Chicago was a blast. Above is a view showing only one half of the building where we were located. There are two other buildings the same size filled to the brim with the new generation of housewares. Here are a couple more shots from the trip:

Our booth one day before the start of the show.

…and on the last day along with Bryce and our client Shaam.

Studio KMD heads to Chicago.

Bob — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:52:17 +0000

Come see us this weekend at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. We’ll be unveiling the new prototype of the Fast Freeze. Stop by booth 4069 and say hi!

Mapping Brightness in 3d and navigating with Proccessing

Bob — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:58:09 +0000

A couple weeks ago I created a small app that maps image pixels in 3d according to their brightness values. This code was created using processing and utilizes open GL and OCD library. The controls are a bit finicky because the input is linear but we will save that for next time. To control the camera:

Mouse: Determines Focus

S Key: Moves closer focus

A Key: Moves away from focus

0-9 Keys: Change Photo

In any case here is source:

3d Brightness Navigator

E – Bulbs

Bob — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:46:48 +0000

These ”E-Bulb” prototypes were designed and fabricated to showcase their unique features and patented technology. A quantity of 30 identical bulbs were built in order to be sent off to both UL and Energy Star testing facilities. A variety of processes and programs were used in the construction including Laser Cutting and CNC machining using both Solidworks and MasterCAM for precise results that could be duplicated as many times as necessary.

Design features included brightness icons to distinguish between the two power level settings, which allow the user to save energy if there is not a need for full brightness. These icons and selector switch are displayed on a flat plane “cut” into the unit. This design element also helps the user identify how to connect the base section to the bulb, another unique feature. By aligning the brass pins of the bulb into the keyhole connection located on the base portion, the light bulb becomes a single seamless unit.

An abundance of heat, generated by the halogen bulb, was taken into consideration by applying a 1.5mm layer of clear silicone to the inside of the glass housing to help dissipate the heat. A highly heat resistant plastic called Acetal was also utilized in the bulb housing.